A swiveling work machine includes a swivel deck, an engine and an
operator's seat which are mounted on the swivel deck and a protector for
the operator's seat mounted erect on the swivel deck. The swivel deck
mounts, at a rear portion thereof, a support frame having four post
portions disposed around the engine. Two rear post portions of the
support frame have upper ends thereof connected via a rear beam member.
The rear beam member includes an attaching portion for the operator's
seat protector to which portion the protector is attached.